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A father's illustrated envelopes...
« on: Saturday 05 August 17 09:20 BST (UK) »
As we are always on the lookout for for family heirlooms or items that can shed more light on our ancestor, I found this article interesting:
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How two sisters uncovered heartbreak in their grandfather's envelope designs

When two sisters started researching their grandfather's hobby, they uncovered a love affair that tore their family apart 100 years ago
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/aug/05/sisters-heartbreak-grandfather-envelope-frederick-edith-tolhurst

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Re: A father's illustrated envelopes...
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 05 August 17 09:49 BST (UK) »
Thank you for the link, an interesting read and beautiful envelopes.

Lisa

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« Reply #2 on: Saturday 05 August 17 10:04 BST (UK) »
A novel way to address envelopes. :D  Thanks for the link BB.


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« Reply #3 on: Saturday 05 August 17 11:44 BST (UK) »
Thanks Bob that is fascinating.


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Re: A father's illustrated envelopes...
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 05 August 17 11:52 BST (UK) »
Beautiful

Thanks for the link


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Re: A father's illustrated envelopes...
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 05 August 17 12:25 BST (UK) »
How lovely that was to read, thanks Bob :)
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Re: A father's illustrated envelopes...
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 05 August 17 12:56 BST (UK) »
I really enjoyed the read although a sad but interesting story & the envelopes are beautiful.

I'm sure some of us can relate to the story, mother going off with another & meeting an untimely death at a young age  :(

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Re: A father's illustrated envelopes...
« Reply #7 on: Monday 07 August 17 17:14 BST (UK) »
Wow, thanks!
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« Reply #8 on: Saturday 12 August 17 14:01 BST (UK) »
Thanks Bob.
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